JOB SUMMARY
Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

To perform various functions, that ensures the proper management of payables and cash disbursements. Tasks performed will include various processes within the accounting system in accordance with required procedures. The individual in this position will be expected to assist management in developing ways to improve efficiencies within the department.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: **

• Responsibilities include hands-on and supervisory activities for the proper and timely processing of invoices and management of staff.

**Other responsibilities and duties include: **

• Manage and oversee day to day payable activities in our P21 ERP System

• Through AP projects, drives technology adoption and changes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and quality

• Manages Key Performance Indicators and monitors relevant productivity and operational metrics. Provides recommendations and implements improvements as appropriate.

• Partner with and provide management reporting oversight of group companies for analytics, reporting, and recommendations.

• Implement workflow procedures and troubleshoot arising issues to maintain high-level staff productivity.

• Coordinate as AP lead contact with vendors to foster productive working relationships and resolve problems.

• Coordinate with company commercial leaders to optimize AP terms and Days payable.

• Identify staffing and training needs. Create and deliver training as needed.

• Manage and support the ES Group’s outsourced Accounts Payable Resources.

• Manage AP team contributions towards M&A integration and our annual financial audit. Support the management team and accounting function as the lead on AP specific research projects as needed.

• Where applicable and appropriate, assists in operating group’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Ongoing cross-training of AP staff to create and maintain a professional “best-practices” work environment.

**METRICS: **

Staff metrics are defined by the objectives set forth in the quarterly reviews and measured based on consistently meeting objectives, completion on time, accuracy and neatness of work, etc.” Supervisor productivity is measured in attention detail, comprehensiveness and timely completion of duties.

**QUALIFICATIONS : **

• Should possess a positive attitude

• Work well with accounting staff as well as other departmental employees

• Organize and prioritize daily duties

• Evaluate and solve problems as they occur

**KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED: **

• Prior exposure to Microsoft Systems

• Knowledge of accounting and accounts payable

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Detailed oriented

• Good communication and customer service skills

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS: **

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Continuous sitting and repetitive hand motion

• Lifting requirements include occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: **

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in accounting, finance, or an equivalent combination of experience and education is preferred.

• Minimum 7 years within an Accounts Payable department, with a minimum 3 years of supervisory duties.

Required Skills

Required Experience

· Possesses critical thinking and problem solving skills.

· Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.

· Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.

· Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.

· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

· Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.